Carlos Cano, BS, CAP, ICADC
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Seasoned behavioral health professional with expertise in co-occurring disorders, group facilitation, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. Strong background in clinical documentation, compliance, and continuity of care. Supports individuals with complex behavioral health needs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health & SUD Treatment Professional
Self-Employed
Boynton Beach, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered behavioral health consulting services to treatment programs for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, enhancing care quality.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups aligned with program-specific clinical objectives.
- Coordinate referrals, case management support, and continuity-of-care planning across levels of treatment.
- Established and nurtured professional referral partnerships, broadening access to treatment and recovery resources.
- Guided organizations in optimizing clinical workflows, documentation standards, compliance, and program development, improving operational effectiveness.
- Authored and edited a substance use disorder recovery book translating clinical concepts into accessible educational material for clients and families.
Group Facilitator (Contractor)
Haven Detox
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated therapeutic and psychoeducational groups to enhance relapse prevention, coping skills, and recovery stabilization.
- Designed customized group curricula to align with individualized treatment goals and evidence-based recovery principles, promoting effective client engagement.
- Applied clinical interventions to enhance group dynamics, ensure therapeutic safety, and foster increased client participation.
- Provided individualized clinical feedback supporting accountability, insight, and positive behavioral change.
Group Facilitator (Contractor)
Recreate Life Counseling
Delray Beach, FL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Increased client engagement through interactive therapeutic exercises and recovery-focused interventions.
- Developed clinical curricula, educational materials, and psychoeducational programming to enhance client learning and recovery outcomes.
- Facilitated increased client engagement through interactive therapeutic exercises and recovery-focused interventions, fostering a supportive recovery environment.
- Provided clinical support to clients in alignment with program requirements. tailored to client census and program demands.
Semi-Retired
Self Employed Services
Boynton Beach, FL
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Authored The Real Deal About Substance Use Disorders, drawing on extensive professional experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment.
- Initiated editing and publication process for book to share insights on substance use disorders.
- Engaged in personal renewal activities, focusing on self-care and family priorities during this time.
- Managed sale of residence and transitioned to gated community to support planned lifestyle change and downsizing.
- Traveled to prioritize meaningful family time while maintaining engagement in behavioral health and addiction treatment field.
Executive Director
Bridges of Hope, LLC
Anderson, IN
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Directed clinical, administrative, and operational functions to enhance service delivery at a residential behavioral health treatment facility.
- Supervised multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams, fostering staff retention and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Implemented KIPU electronic health record and billing systems, improving claims processing and reimbursement efficiency.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, budgeting, and operational planning.
- Managed state contracts and licensing requirements while leading quality assurance initiatives to meet regulatory standards.
Program Director
Recovery Forever, LLC
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2011 - 11.2016
- Supervised clinical teams to ensure continuous Joint Commission and DCF survey readiness.
- Coordinated treatment programming across multiple levels of care to enhance continuity and ensure quality outcomes.
- Supervised clinical teams and maintained continuous Joint Commission and DCF survey readiness.
- Acted as liaison among clients, families, referral sources, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Liaised among clients, families, referral sources, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
Clinical Director
Transformations Treatment Center
Delray Beach, FL
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Oversaw clinical operations for multidisciplinary behavioral health and addiction treatment teams, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Managed accreditation, licensing, and DCF compliance initiatives, achieving consistent survey readiness.
- Directed treatment planning and clinical risk management processes, enhancing overall quality assurance efforts.
- Managed accreditation, licensing, and DCF compliance initiatives, maintaining survey readiness.
Lead Therapist
Alternatives In Treatment, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Delivered individual, group, and family therapy to clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, fostering recovery and personal growth.
- Executed biopsychosocial assessments and developed treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive clinical documentation and effective utilization reviews.
- Facilitated psychoeducational and process groups focused on recovery, relapse prevention, and behavioral change.
- Managed insurance authorizations and continuity-of-care planning, enhancing treatment outcomes and client support.
Education
Medical Technology Studies -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TNBachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- Behavioral Health & SUD Treatment
- Psychoeducation
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Utilization Review
- Care coordination
- Clinical compliance
- Program Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Client Engagement
- English/Spanish Bilingual
- Operations coordination
- EHR systems
Certification
- Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) January 2009 Present Professional credential demonstrating competency in clinical evaluation, treatment planning, counseling, case management and referral, client/family/community education, documentation, and professional responsibility.
- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (ICADC) January 2009 June 2027 International professional credential for practitioners involved in assessing problematic substance use and providing treatment recommendations and support.
Personal Information
Title: Behavioral Health & SUD Treatment Professional
Timeline
Behavioral Health & SUD Treatment Professional
Self-Employed
01.2025 - Current
Group Facilitator (Contractor)
Haven Detox
08.2024 - 12.2024
Group Facilitator (Contractor)
Recreate Life Counseling
01.2024 - 05.2024
Semi-Retired
Self Employed Services
01.2019 - 01.2024
Executive Director
Bridges of Hope, LLC
12.2016 - 01.2019
Program Director
Recovery Forever, LLC
01.2011 - 11.2016
Clinical Director
Transformations Treatment Center
01.2009 - 12.2010
Lead Therapist
Alternatives In Treatment, Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2009
Medical Technology Studies -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Maryland